It’s time for another tour! Today I have the pleasure of bringing you a family home that blends old and new seamlessly. Sarah has done such a wonderful job creating an inviting atmosphere. Having inherited many family pieces and antiques, I really love the way she has freshened them up by mixing in fresh colors and textures. And with 3 young children and a huge dog, it is a house that is lived in, not just looked at. Sarah has not done this overnight. They have lived in this house for 7 years, and like most of us, she feels like she still has a ton to do. Taking a moment to reflect on how much progress you have made in 7 years is worth it and a good takeaway. I hope you enjoy taking a peek inside this classic and comfortable space as much as I enjoyed visiting.
Who lives here and how long have you been here? My husband, Fred, and our three children, Ansley, Ava and Tripp. We also have a sweet Golden Retriever named Sadie. We have lived here for a little over 7 years.
You’re home has so much character. What do you think it says about you? Fred and I love to entertain. We wanted to create a home that was warm and inviting. We wanted to make it a place where our friends and family can come in, sit down, relax and stay for awhile.
Do you have an approach for furnishing and decorating? I love color. I like things that are unexpected. I love fun prints and patterns. I like to incorporate those characteristics throughout my house.
How would you describe your aesthetic/style? We have a mix of old and new. I don’t really know if I have a style because I kind of think of my house like I view fashion. Eclectic. Just depends on my mood and what interests me at the moment. If I like something, I go for it.
Where do you find home inspiration and ideas? Shannon Roth and Cass Retz (local interior decor shop owners) have helped me tremendously. Fred has a lot of family pieces that have been passed down from generation to generation. I wanted to keep a lot of those items but to make the overall atmosphere fresh and updated. They were able to keep all of the old pieces but to make the overall appearance fresh and updated. I also love Pinterest. It is a great place to find fresh, new ideas.
Which room in your home do you enjoy the most? We love our den. A lot of memories have been made there the last five years with our children. One of our favorite things to do is snuggle up on the couch every night and talk about our day.
What do you splurge on in your home? Where have you saved? I have spent a lot of money on draperies and artwork. I think those two items really finish off and complete a space. I have saved on a few pieces of furniture by painting them to give them an updated look.
Has having three young kids changed the way you decorate? If so, how? Ironically, I have done more decorating now that I have kids than I have in the past. I guess I want to make a home that my kids are proud of. I want to make it a safe, warm inviting place for their friends to visit. Our house is well lived in to say the least.
In your opinion, what is the one easy thing most people can do to make their space feel more cohesive? Paint! I think it is a game changer!
How do you hope your kids will remember their home when they are older? I want my kids to remember our home as a fun, comfortable environment where years and years of memories were created.
Thank you, Sarah, for being so open to sharing your home with us! If you would like to check out more home tours, you can do so HERE.
